Netherstorm or Shadowmoon Valley?

Post by Zractdalle

Which of these zones do you prefer to go to, when leveling solo? Netherstorm or Shadowmoon Valley?

Please, argue why you choose so.

It would really help me! Thanks in advance.

Post by Rankkor

I pick neither, I try to get out of outland as quickly as possible when leveling (even more so due to CRZ), so at 66 I go to Nagrand, and in that zone there's more than enough quests to get to 68, with our without heirlooms, and once I'm 68, its off to Northrend.

If I HAD to pick between Netherstorm and Shadowmoon however, I'd go to shadowmoon. I guess I really like green :P

Post by Zractdalle

I pick neither

Aaah, nice. Of course! I haven't thought of that. I'm on the same side, concerning going out of Outland as quickly as possible! ;).

But I'll love to hear others' ideas, as well. But thanks, mate!

Post by Entropyutd

I used to always pick Netherstorm for a few reasons. (Engineers will remember huge seaforium charges and the crappy Consortium rep, You could also pick up the odd Engineering item as well as pets from vendors which always sold very well on my server, plus the scope/arrow machine schematics dropped from mobs there too.)For a long time after that damn Netherdrake grind I just could not face Shadowmoon.

So, I guess more out of habit I tend to go Netherstorm.

I'd say if you've never played each zone through then to do so for the story, but I guess otherwise the beautiful Nagrand works well too. (The Nesingwary quests alone are probably a level+ worth of XP)

Post by Zractdalle

Cool, thanks.

I played in Nagrand with my other Char too, and I do really like that zone.

Other suggestions, any one? ;)

Post by Nulgar

I wouldn't necessarily choose one over the other, probably depends on whether I decide to take my 62 monk through Blade's Edge or Nagrand later. Then again, many quests in Netherstorm require you to choose Aldor/Scryer, and I just can't stand following that arcane elemental even once more.

And of course, Northrend becomes tempting... however, can't see Howling Fjord anymore, and the initial Borean Tundra quests I have done to death already, too...

Post by Tush

@Nulgar If I'm correct theres quests for Scyer and Aldor in Shadowmoon and not in Netherstorm.

I prefer Netherstorm only couse I like purple... Nah not really... Reason is that there is more Ores and Herbs then in Shadowmoon which makes your prof lvling easier.

Post by CalaelenDT

Both of you (Nulgar/Tush) are correct, as both zones have Scryer/Aldor quests.

Post by calilac

I like going through Netherstorm mostly because I can pick up a X-52 Rocket Helmet. No biggie, really, but tons of fun to take into an enemy occupied area with "Ride of the Valkyries" playing in the background.

Post by BigH

I haven't done either in years. But the last time I did, I think I liked the Netherstorm quests better.

Post by Nulgar

@Nulgar If I'm correct theres quests for Scyer and Aldor in Shadowmoon and not in Netherstorm.

The ones in Shadowmoon aren't as numerous* as those in Netherstorm :)Netherstorm does have the Consortium quests though, which makes it very interesting, and my Monk will surely like Fleshling Simulation Staff :) (the model, of course)

* subjective opinion based on memory, didn't compare it using the DB

Post by PhantomScourge

Grind dungeons 'till 68, then hit Northrend.

Post by Mythdefied

I don't know what it is about Outland, but I loathed the place. The thought of ever having to go back there depresses the hell out of me, but I probably will just to finish up achievements, after that, though, never again. I can't even pinpoint a reason for the way I feel about it, but I was thrilled to leave and I'm leveling my alts through alternative means (dungeons, dailies, exploration; all much slower, but a hell of a lot more attractive than Outland).

Long answer is long. Short answer: neither.

Post by Twizelbang

You should be able to skip them both, i hate them area's so much.

Nagrand is where you should be able to finish up. That place has some ultra quick quests, also one of the best xp gains is "The Ring of Blood" this quest chain, you will need some help with, but well worth doing. It also drops loads of gold, health, mana pots, & a nice weapon of choice.

Post by Lilbolt

Havent actually quested there since BC but I always liked Shadowmoon over Netherstorm, something didnt feel right with the whole zone to me...

Post by Eccentrica

When doing Outland I move to the next zone as soon as I am able to pickup quests. So I always end up in Netherstorm since it's right next to Blade's Edge. I try to be completely efficient while levelling, and travelling across the continent to SMV is not efficient.

Post by ofLegends

Having done Loremaster, Shadowmoon is much less painful in my opinion. I would go there. I find all the lightning tubes and mobs in Netherstorm to be annoying. The Illidan zone is more interesting.

Post by Azrile

Hellfire, Zangermarsh and Nagrand will get you to 68. At 68, the quests in Northrend give you much more exp than SMV or Netherstorm .

But if I had to chose, I would say Nether because a lot of the quest chains in SMV end in group quests that probably are difficult to solo at level.... and I hate ALOT doing an entire quest chain and then having to come back 5 levels later to finish it.

Post by JDLKY

The key is whether or not you can fly.

If you can't then Netherstorm.If you can then move on to Northrend assuming you can buy CWF & fly there.

Ime SMV is a more of a challenge than Netherstorm because I always felt for a good part of the zone the mobs were more tightly packed together and aggro'ed more easily.

If you are a pet class of course it may not matter.

Post by CasperAkaTDC

I've always loved Shadowmoon since TBC... However like the other's have said, leave Outland asap, you get more exp at NR...Netherstorm is meh. Boring quests...

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